Did you know that, according to the BBC and Trading Standards, 1 in 3 disposable vapes sold are illegal?As we’ll see in this article, unregulated disposables are often sold by the same people who sell vapes to children, are potentially dangerous and are doing huge damage to harm reduction and vaping’s reputation.Fortunately, it's not hard to identify an.....
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Enjoy great flavour, cost savings and a customisable vape with our picks of the very best shortfill vape juice ranges.Available in larger bottles than standard e-liquids (usually 50ml or 100ml) shortfills are a popular choice for their larger bottles, nicotine-free options, and the chance to customise your vape to your preferences. Now with options for both mod and pod.....
We are excited to announce the launch of the new E-Cigarette Direct website!Hey, good lookin’More than just a pretty face, we’ve re-designed the site from the ground up to supercharge your shopping experience.Fast & friendlyEasy to find products through advanced search and.....
Disposable vapes - and the bar salts that replicate their taste - have taken the UK by storm. But after you have vaped a few, you could be forgiven for thinking they all taste the same.The flavours are strong, but they are often lacking in depth, and sometimes they are so sweet they can become sickly after you have vaped.....
Nicotine salt e-liquids (aka ‘nic salts’) aren’t the newest vape product on the market. They’ve actually been around for many years. But you may have noticed a recent rise in popularity, with more vapers choosing nicotine salts over traditional, freebase vape juice than ever before. In fact, in our 2023 Predictions Post, Doozy Vape Co. founder Imran Ismail called.....
Updated: February 2024Disposable vapes have been around almost since vaping began, but since 2021 they have skyrocketed in popularity - becoming one of the most popular ways to start vaping in the process.They are an easy way to start vaping and provide a convenient and hassle-free way to get your daily dose of nicotine without having to commit to a.....
Do you ever find that your vape is too harsh? Prefer a satisfying nicotine hit to vast clouds of vapour?Nicotine salts (also commonly known as nic salts) might be your answer! Thanks to a smooth throat hit, and the popularity they have found in disposable devices, nic salts are becoming one of the most popular forms of e-liquid.In this post.....
Fed up with spending a fortune on disposable devices but love their flavour? Then you might want to consider the newest kind of vape juice on the block - ‘bar salts’.In this post, we’ll take a look at what bar salts are, round up some of the best ranges and recommend the best hardware to use with them.ContentsWhat.....
Predicting the future of vaping can be hard - but whether you’re in industry, research or advocacy, it’s also key to making effective decisions.So every year we invite top experts from different countries, continents and fields to use their unique insight and expertise to peer into the future of vaping. (The extent of geography also means there is a bit.....
Nine years ago I walked through the streets of London towards the impressive Royal Society building to attend the inaugural E-Cigarette Summit. I went to a conference where the debate was split, where optimism based on basic science was confounded by a dearth of studies, and where it looked like the UK faced an imminent ban on vaping devices. How things.....
The official definition often used by academics for vape devices is ENDS - Electronic Nicotine Containing Devices.It’s a clear example of how some academics simply don’t understand what they are studying, at least when it comes to vaping. To ‘vape’ means to inhale a vapour created by a mixture of propylene glycol and vegetable glycerine - nicotine is an optional.....
Updated: December 2023Since launching in 2015, Uwell has become known in the vape industry for their focus on flavour and innovation, becoming more globally well-known since the launch of the hugely popular Caliburn devices in 2019.While Uwell may not produce the same variety and quantity of devices as some larger brands, what they do, they do very well!Firstly, Uwell.....
“Excuse me, I think your pocket is on fire!”These immortal words were uttered to me, by a doctor of all people, in what counts as one of the more unusual experiences of my life. (And probably the doctor’s too!)The problem, of course, was caused by an auto-firing vape device. This was many years ago and thankfully nowadays, mods have vastly.....
When you open up an SKE Crystal Bar the very first thing you’ll notice is the design. The multi-faceted, crystal-like material catches and reflects the light, creating a unique and eye-catching look unmatched by any other vape, disposable or not.But there’s a lot more to the Crystal Bar than the design.The bar delivers a great hit, airy but with great.....
Lost Mary is one of several new kids on the block when it comes to disposable devices. Like other disposable vapes, it makes a great introduction to vaping - easy to use, and with none of the coils and refillable pods that characterise other devices.Lost Mary BM600 disposables come in a compact form that fits neatly into the palm.....